I'm somewhat new to the forum but have learned a lot in that short time. And I know that someone out there will help me with info on the gun described below.
I picked up this gun several years ago in Germany when I was in the army.
It's a double bbl Fl converted to percussion.
Barrels are tapered round 7" long with a rib like on double bbl shotguns, approx 45 cal. No rear sight but has a brass blade front sight. The number 1. is stamped on the bbl tang (where is no. 2 ?).
Hardware is steel with what looks like an old bluing job.
There is incised carving in front of the triggerguard that ends up running forward along each side of the stock like on a lot of longrifles.
On either side of the bbl tang is C-scroll carving that eventually blends into a feather motiff directly behind the tang.
The locks were originally flint but converted to percussion. They are only 4 1/4 " long and bear a strong resemblance to the Jaeger lock shown on page 157 of Track of the Wolf Cat 16.
The wood around the locks is raised and ends in the typical "teardrop" at the rear of the locks
The stock is a light colored wood stained a dark brown.
The wood is in excellent condition; the metal has some light pitting and the right hand lock has some fairly heavy pitting.
The barrels are marked: B. Daisenberger in Minchen
The right lock is marked: B. Daisenberger.
The left is marked: In Minchen.
I was told several years ago (by whom, I can't remember) thar B. Daisenberger worked from 1760 to 1770.
I have not been able to find anything else about the gun or it's maker.
I'm hoping that some of you more knowledgable guys, or some of you guys over across the "Pond" could shed some light on this gun. I would sure like to know more about it!
Thanks in advance!
Dryball----or call me Ken
I picked up this gun several years ago in Germany when I was in the army.
It's a double bbl Fl converted to percussion.
Barrels are tapered round 7" long with a rib like on double bbl shotguns, approx 45 cal. No rear sight but has a brass blade front sight. The number 1. is stamped on the bbl tang (where is no. 2 ?).
Hardware is steel with what looks like an old bluing job.
There is incised carving in front of the triggerguard that ends up running forward along each side of the stock like on a lot of longrifles.
On either side of the bbl tang is C-scroll carving that eventually blends into a feather motiff directly behind the tang.
The locks were originally flint but converted to percussion. They are only 4 1/4 " long and bear a strong resemblance to the Jaeger lock shown on page 157 of Track of the Wolf Cat 16.
The wood around the locks is raised and ends in the typical "teardrop" at the rear of the locks
The stock is a light colored wood stained a dark brown.
The wood is in excellent condition; the metal has some light pitting and the right hand lock has some fairly heavy pitting.
The barrels are marked: B. Daisenberger in Minchen
The right lock is marked: B. Daisenberger.
The left is marked: In Minchen.
I was told several years ago (by whom, I can't remember) thar B. Daisenberger worked from 1760 to 1770.
I have not been able to find anything else about the gun or it's maker.
I'm hoping that some of you more knowledgable guys, or some of you guys over across the "Pond" could shed some light on this gun. I would sure like to know more about it!
Thanks in advance!
Dryball----or call me Ken
